Are direct flights from Heraklion to Athens always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient due to their shorter travel time and lack of layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are open to a longer journey. The "best" option usually depends on your priorities regarding cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Heraklion to Athens flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during the off-season may result in lower fares compared to peak travel times. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two can sometimes unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Heraklion to Athens flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the total cost of your trip.

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Heraklion to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Athens

The journey from Heraklion to Athens covers a distance of 309 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Heraklion to Athens, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Historically, fares typically range from $115–$296, with a median of $155. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. Deals for this route are also infrequent, suggesting that setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Athens, you'll find that January stands out with a median fare of just $33. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing with a median of $39. Even during the summer, July presents a relatively low median fare of $42, making these months the most economical options for your trip.

For direct flights from Heraklion to Athens, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the remaining flights typically include one connection. This means you have a good chance of finding a non-stop option, but connecting flights are also common.

A typical journey from Heraklion to Athens, including connections, takes approximately 0h 50m. This duration reflects the overall travel time, encompassing both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Athens

Regular price: €67 - €188

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Heraklion to Athens is 67 EUR to 188 EUR. The current lowest deal is 72 EUR with Big Sky Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now 72 €

Low 67 €

High 188 €

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Athens

The cheapest month to fly from Heraklion to Athens is January, with a median price of $33. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $271. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 33 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 271 €

Jan

Feb

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens

Aegean Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Athens

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

307 €

164 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

244 €

166 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

302 €

166 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

306 €

177 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

284 €

184 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

303 €

184 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Athens

1 night

Oct 9 - Oct 10

307 € → 164 €

46%

9 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 18

244 € → 167 €

32%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

137 € → 77 €

44%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

138 € → 81 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Athens

Heraklion - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Heraklion to Athens are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Historically, January, November, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 50m.

Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens typically take 0h 50m, while connecting flights average 9h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

56.9% of recent flights are direct.

Over the last 90 days, 56.9% of flights on this route were direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aegean Airlines offers direct flights.

Aegean Airlines provides direct flight options on the Heraklion to Athens route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Heraklion to Athens are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Heraklion to Athens.

📍 ~3 km from Heraklion (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€68

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a great choice for reaching Athens and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail).

💸 Flights from ~€72

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via the A7 motorway from Athens.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€183

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Apr 10

Athens, Greece

46% AI deal score

$320

$311

Save $9

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 08

Athens, Greece

45% AI deal score

$318

$311

Save $7

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 07

Athens, Greece

45% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 07

Athens, Greece

45% AI deal score

$316

$311

Save $5

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 19

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 17

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 18

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 05

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 19

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Jan 26

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Jan 05

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

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Jan 17

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you see various options across different airlines. Sometimes, booking in advance or looking at flights during off-peak hours may also lead to better deals.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While not always necessary for every route, it's a strategy that may offer more choices. However, remember to factor in the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Heraklion to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Athens

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Athens

Regular price: €67 - €188

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Heraklion to Athens is 67 EUR to 188 EUR. The current lowest deal is 72 EUR with Big Sky Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 16.

now 72 €

Low 67 €

High 188 €

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Athens

January

Cheapest

Flights from 33 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 271 €

Jan

Feb

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens

Aegean Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Athens

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

307 €

164 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

244 €

166 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

302 €

166 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

306 €

177 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Jet2.com

284 €

184 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

HER - Athens

Heraklion (HER) - Athens (ATH)

Aegean Airlines

303 €

184 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Athens

1 night

Oct 9 - Oct 10

307 € → 164 €

46%

9 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 18

244 € → 167 €

32%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

137 € → 77 €

44%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

138 € → 81 €

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Athens

Heraklion - Athens route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Heraklion to Athens are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Historically, January, November, and July offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 0h 50m.

Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens typically take 0h 50m, while connecting flights average 9h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

56.9% of recent flights are direct.

Over the last 90 days, 56.9% of flights on this route were direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aegean Airlines offers direct flights.

Aegean Airlines provides direct flight options on the Heraklion to Athens route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Heraklion to Athens are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Heraklion International (HER)

Cheapest

Heraklion International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Heraklion to Athens.

📍 ~3 km from Heraklion (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€68

Athens main airports to arrive at

Athens International (ATH)

Cheapest

Athens International Airport is a great choice for reaching Athens and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Athens city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, rail).

💸 Flights from ~€72

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Kalamata International (KLX)

Kalamata International is a reliable mainland alternative, accessible via the A7 motorway from Athens.

📍 ~170 km from Athens (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€183

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Heraklion to Athens.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Athens

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From HER

Elite

Apr 10

Athens, Greece

46% AI deal score

$320

$311

Save $9

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 08

Athens, Greece

45% AI deal score

$318

$311

Save $7

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 07

Athens, Greece

45% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 07

Athens, Greece

45% AI deal score

$316

$311

Save $5

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 19

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 17

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 18

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Apr 05

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 19

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 26

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 05

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From HER

Elite

Jan 17

Athens, Greece

44% AI deal score

$311

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

Cheap Flights from Heraklion to Athens

Today’s best flight deals from Heraklion to Athens

Heraklion to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Athens

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Athens

Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Athens

Heraklion - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 0h 50m.

56.9% of recent flights are direct.

Aegean Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are rare for this route.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Apr 10

Apr 08

Apr 07

Apr 07

Jan 19

Jan 17

Jan 18

Apr 05

Jan 19

Jan 26

Jan 05

Jan 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Heraklion to Athens?

When should I book flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Are direct flights from Heraklion to Athens always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Heraklion to Athens flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Heraklion to Athens flights?

Related routes

More routes from Heraklion

Flights to Athens from other cities

Heraklion to Athens: Overview

Insights for flights from Heraklion to Athens

How much is a round trip from Heraklion to Athens

The cheapest time to fly from Heraklion to Athens

Direct flights from Heraklion to Athens

Last-minute flights going from Heraklion to Athens

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Heraklion to Athens

Popular Airports to fly from Heraklion to Athens

Heraklion - Athens route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 0h 50m.

56.9% of recent flights are direct.

Aegean Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are rare for this route.

Heraklion main airports to depart from

Athens main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Athens used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Athens

Best Elite deals to Athens

Apr 10

Apr 08

Apr 07

Apr 07

Jan 19

Jan 17

Jan 18

Apr 05

Jan 19

Jan 26

Jan 05

Jan 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Athens

How can I find cheap flights from Heraklion to Athens?

When should I book flights from Heraklion to Athens?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Heraklion to Athens?